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‘Sampling Fela doesn’t make you Fela’ – Seun Kuti knocks Afrobeats artistes
Maverick singer Seun Kuti has warned Afrobeats artists to desist from comparing themselves to his father, the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
He frowned against the actions of some Afrobeats artist who address themselves as the modern day equivalent of Fela just because they sample his songs or draw inspiration from his style of music.
The Grammy-nominated singer explained that he is not against sampling Fela’s works, but against the comparisons between the late music legend and some Afrobeats artists.
He emphasised that sampling Fela’s music isn’t tantamount to equal status with him.
Speaking in a recent episode of the Hits Don’t Lie podcast, Kuti said, “A few people have done good samples of Fela’s music. But the only critique that I have is that sampling Fela doesn’t make you Fela.
“So, people should stop saying that they are my dad. That is crazy. It crazy when people say that they are the ‘New Fela.’ Where is the ‘Bob Marley’? It is only in Nigeria you hear such. We so wild stuff here. People are wild.”
Several Afrobeats artists including Wizkid and Burna Boy have drawn comparisons with Fela after sampling him on multiple occasions.
Street-hop artists such as Bella Shmurda and Portable have publicly referred to themselves as “New Fela”.
Rapper Olamide sparked controversy late last year after declaring Wizkid “the greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela”.
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BBNaija Reunion: Joanna recounts alleged ‘one-night stand’ with Jason
Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Joanna has debunked her colleague Jason Jae’s claim of having a “one-night stand” with her in Biggie’s house.
Recall that Joanna and Jason had an intimate moment the night before her eviction, but the camera shifted, leaving viewers obvious of what transpired between them.
Jason Jae claimed in a post-show interview that the incident was a “one-night stand.”
However, speaking in the second episode of the reunion aired on Tuesday night, Joanna debunked the claims, saying nothing intimate happened between them.
She said she noticed Jason was “hard as a rock” and tried to cover him up but he went out and insinuated that they had a one-night stand.
“The very first interview Jason Jae had, he claimed that the incident was a ‘one-night thing’. I was shocked like, ‘Are you a baby?’
“I was sleeping when he came to my bed. I was very emotional because it was the night Thelma got evicted. I woke up to see him in my bed. He was hard as rock. I noticed it, and I tried to cover him up. Only for him to go out and say we had a one-night stand,” Joanna lamented.
Jason later apologised to Joanna for insinuating that he had a one-night stand with her, but maintained that he was never interested in her romantically, contrary to her claim that he wanted her as a rebound from Dede’s rejection, but she refused.
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Celebrities alone can’t save Nigeria – Peter Okoye
Singer and half of the defunct P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has said celebrities alone don’t have the capacity to save Nigeria.
He stated this while reacting to the incessant calls for celebrities to speak against bad governance, insecurity and economic hardship in the country.
Speaking in a recent interview with Wozabia FM Lagos, Mr P explained that it would take the efforts of all Nigerians to bring positive change to the nation.
“I apologise for saying I won’t concern myself with Nigeria’s challenges anymore. I may have security agencies guiding me but not everyone can afford it. This is our country, it is only us who can bring positive changes.
“However, celebrities alone can’t save Nigeria. All those clamouring for celebrities to speak up against bad governance should redirect their energy. It is not a matter of celebrities. This government has failed us all. But together, we can bring the desired change,” he stated.
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Cancer fraud: ‘I pleaded not guilty’ – Blessing CEO reacts after court remands her in Kirikiri
Blessing CEO, a controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, has reacted after she was remanded in Kirikiri prison.
Recall that Blessing CEO was re-arraigned on Wednesday for defrauding the public to the tune of N13 million a few hours after being granted N10 million bail over tenancy fraud of N69.1 million on Tuesday.
Blessing, in a trending post on Instagram on Wednesday afternoon, revealed that she has now been remanded in Kirikiri prison despite spending 26 days in Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, custody.
Blessing, who stated that she pleaded not guilty to all the charges filed against her by the EFCC, noted that the development made it her second time in the prison.
“I’m in high spirit. Cancer drama, 13 million donated and the girl wey say I doctored her result. Pleaded not guilty to all of the charges after spending 26 days in EFCC custody. I have now been remanded in Kirikiri correctional center make I go rest, pending on when perfect my bail.
“2nd time going to prison, 1st time was 2022, alleged defamation and cyber bullying. So second time In Kirikiri correctional center na him be say I go gats to contest for president,” she wrote.
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